Oct
12
Spodnja Štajerska
October 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Also Spodnja Štajerska is divided into several parts. At the upper part of the Savinja River, there is Zgornja Savinjska dolina valley with Logarska dolina, one of the most beautiful Alpine valleys, where the river Sava springs in the waterfall Rinka. Zadrečka dolina by the river Dreta is also considered a part of Zgornja Savinjska [...]
Sep
8
Gorenjska – Kranj, Kamnik
September 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Eastern of the road Kranj ? Mengeš we pass the airport of Jože Pučnik, and if we turn towards Kamniške planine at Moste near Komenda, we soon arrive at Kamnik, which was already mentioned before. Famous intellectual Peter Pavel Glavar lived and worked in Komenda and Moste, and also Plečnik left his mark there. We [...]
Aug
24
Gorenjska – Radovljica, Škofja Loka
August 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Almost 200 kilometers long mountain range of Karavanke begins far before Jesenice, but shows the most beautiful part right above the town, in the Alpine meadow Golica, and then it ascends to the highest peak, 2236 meters high Stol. Towns under Karavanke are birth places of many clever Slovenians, for example linguist Matija Čop in [...]
Aug
17
Gorenjska – Triglav, Bled, Bohinj
August 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Most of Slovenian people immediately associate Gorenjska with Triglav, a majestic mountain with three heads. For us, Triglav is much higher than in reality. Something like that must have influenced Julius Kugy, who wrote these words: Triglav ist kein Berg, Triglav ist ein Reich. This magnificent mountain with 2864 meters of height above sea level [...]
May
10
Slovenia datasheet
May 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Let me give you some facts about the country. Slovenia?s history can be traced way back to the 8th century, even though the country has an impressive modern political entity. Maybe it is because it has been independent since 1991. In its history, its territory was a part of so many different state formations that [...]
Feb
24
Planning Slovenia holidays ? Prices in Slovenia
February 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment
One of the most important questions about holidays is “How much is it going to cost?” If money is not a problem, you can just pack the bags and go on the road. However, most of us have to save money for travel and have to calculate the trip costs in order to know how [...]
Feb
22
Weather in Slovenia: Three main climate zones of Slovenia
February 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Weather in Slovenia is not as simple as you might think considering the fact that Slovenia isn?t a big country. That is why I?m going to inform you about some aspects of weather that might help you while traveling. First of all, mostly because of landscape variety, weather is different in different landscapes of Slovenia, [...]
Feb
20
Slovenia holidays ? Journey to Slovenia
February 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Slovenia is reachable by car, motorcycle, train, bus or plane. Well, if you are fan of challenges, Slovenia can also be reachable by foot. And for sea lovers, Slovenia is also connected with world by sea. My personal opinion and experience is that when you are in Slovenia, you must have a car or a [...]
Jan
17
Planning Slovenia holidays ? Slovenia by car
January 17, 2010 | 1 Comment
In this article I would like to inform you about some important facts you must know if you are planning your holidays to Slovenia by car. 1.) Vignette In 2008 Slovenia has changed its toll system. From 1.7.2008 vignettes must be placed on all vehicles driving on all highways in Slovenia and some other mayor [...]
Dec
29
Planning Slovenia holidays – 5 Facts about Slovenia
December 29, 2009 | 1 Comment
I?m writing this article for people who don?t know much about Slovenia and are still deciding whether they should go to Slovenia. My suggestion is that you should go and I?m going to reason that with some facts speaking in favor of Slovenia. 1.) Location Slovenia is a country in central Europe, bordering Italy to [...]